These gluten-free pancakes are made from teff, an ancient grain from Ethiopia that is becoming very popular as a ‘super food’ as poor quinoa is being asked to step aside. Teff has been a staple food for centuries in the horn of Africa where it is used to make injera, a flatbread.
Teff is high in iron and ideal for vegetarians looking for sources of protein. This recipe for teff pancakes with ricotta and spinach was shared with me by a friend, Saba, who runs the fantastic Saba’s Ethiopian Restaurant in Melbourne, Australia. Saba also sells teff flour in her restaurant.
Ingredients
- ½ cup teff flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 9 teaspoons of light ricotta
- 100g spinach
Instructions
- Combine the milk, egg, ricotta and melted butter. Add the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Spray a pan with oil and heat. Add about a tablespoon of batter and tilt in a circular motion to create a small pancake.
- Cook for 45 seconds or until the surface of the pancake is set. Turn with a spatula and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
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Author : Abderazzaq Noor
Recipe by : Saba Alemayoh